rested

Example Sentences

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It was expensive, but it has let me keep earning and be an involved, more rested father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The credibility of Iran's influence has always rested partly on the belief that it will stand behind its partners.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In Asia, Hegseth reiterated that the region's security had "rested disproportionately on American military power, while many of our allies and partners allowed their own defence capabilities to atrophy".

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The artificial-intelligence investment thesis has always rested on a single claim: The demand is real, the chips are scarce and the cash flows will follow.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I closed my eyes and rested my head on the warm, smooth branch next to me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan